Have your say as Commons committee calls for public contributions to its inquiry into ‘the future world of work and workers’ rights’
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Blog: Our union remembers the victims of the Holocaust
On this day we remember the precious lives lost and the deep grief felt by those who survived. We honour their memory by challenging anti-Semitism and hate, by remembering the victims of all…Read more…
Police staff members voting on changes to terms and conditions
Ballot papers are on their way to police staff in England and Wales
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UNISON responds to National Audit Office ambulance service report
Responding to the National Audit Office report published today (Thursday) on NHS ambulance services, UNISON head of health Christina McAnea said: “Across the entire NHS, the picture is the same….Read more…
UNISON launches sixth annual survey into NHS safe staffing
NHS staff across the country are being asked to record nurse-to-patient ratios on their wards for UNISON’s sixth annual survey into safe staffing levels. The survey findings will provide a snapshot…Read more…
Academics back strike by King’s College cleaners
Cleaners set to strike as private employer plans to axe hours and jobs
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Blog: Derby – our magnificent members aren’t going anywhere
Our message is clear and my position is the same as our members: the council must negotiate – massive pay cuts for school support staff cannot be the answer
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It’s down to Parliament to ensure Brexit is in the interests of ordinary people, says UNISON
Commenting on today’s Article 50 ruling by the Supreme Court, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The government has been thwarted in its plans to rush the UK into a hard Brexit. It’s now…Read more…
How safe is the staffing in your hospital?
UNISON will run its sixth annual safe NHS staffing levels survey on 7 February and is asking all members in the nursing family to take part
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Derby teaching assistants to take second consecutive week of strikes
General secretary Dave Prentis launches new campaign in long-running dispute over 25% cuts
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Vice president pledges to continue the fight against intolerance
Carol Sewell also pays tribute to president Eric Roberts as she addresses Black members’ conference
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Black members’ conference tackles a range of issues
Busy morning looks at impact of Brexit, mental health issues, immigration and austerity, London mayoral election and Black representation
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Violence and abuse top the agenda at Black members’ conference
A busy afternoon at UNISON’s Black members’ conference began with Tania Ebosi McKee, for the national black members’ committee, introducing a motion on #BlackLivesMatter – solidarity to…Read more…
‘Hate is not anything someone is born with’
Black members’ conference discusses the challenge of fighting back against racism and Islamophobia
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‘It’s impossible? No it’s not!’
Dawn Butler MP addresses Black members’ conference and encourages delegates to put themselves forward as leaders
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Blog: We must always have hope, even in these difficult times
When those who share our values are being knocked down, we have to get back up and keep on fighting. That’s the only choice we have. And it’s the only thing that has ever changed our country for the…Read more…
Black members’ conference stress importance of building the union
Delegates discuss ways to increase engagement and encourage new activists to come forward
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‘Yes we can!’ UNISON Black members stress the need to fight back
Opening speeches to 2017 Black members’ conference come as Donald Trump is made US president, but members vow not to let bigotry win
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Scottish council signs care charter
North Ayrshire becomes latest local authority to commit itself to union’s Ethical Care Charter, committing itself to standards for home care services and working conditions
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Glasgow IT workers win job protection
Members vote in favour of package which keeps employment status after outsourcing battle that saw membership increase by 40%
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